Life sketches of ellen g. white

the question of industry to the front, and reveal the fact
that physical labor has its place in God's plan for every
man, and that His blessing will attend it. The schools
established by those who teach and practise the truth for
this time, should be so conducted as to bring fresh and new
incentives into all kinds of practical labor. There will be
much to try the educators, but a great and noble object has
been gained when students shall feel that love for God is
to be revealed, not only in the devotion of heart and mind
and soul, but in the apt, wise appropriation of their
strength. Their temptations will be far less; from them by
precept and example a light will radiate amid the erroneous
theories and fashionable customs of the world. . . . p.
355, Para. 1, [LS15].
"The question may be asked, How can he get wisdom that
holdeth the plow, and driveth the oxen?-- By seeking her as
silver, and searching for her as for hid treasures. 'For
his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach
him.' 'This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts, which
is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.' p.
355, Para. 2, [LS15].
"He who taught Adam and Eve in Eden how to tend the
garden, would instruct men today. There is wisdom for him
who holds the plow, and plants and sows the seed. The earth
has its concealed treasures, and the Lord would have
thousands and tens of thousands working upon the soil who
are crowded into the cities to watch for a chance to earn a
trifle. In many cases that trifle is not turned into bread,
but is put into the till of the publican [saloonkeeper], to
obtain that which destroys the reason of man formed in the
image of God. Those who will take their families into the
country, place them where they have fewer temptations. The
children who are with parents that love and fear God, are
in every way much better situated to learn of the Great
Teacher, who is the source and fountain of wisdom. They
have a much more favorable opportunity to gain a fitness
for the kingdom of heaven." p. 355, Para. 3, [LS15].
Looking for a Suitable Property -- Elder Olsen remained in
Australia about six weeks after the close of the 1894
campmeeting. During that time he joined heartily in the
search for a suitable place for the school. The officers of
the Conference and the locating committee were hoping that
some good property might be found before his departure for
America, but in this they were disappointed. Mrs. White